Dry conditions & gusty winds increase fire risk across ENC

Extra caution advised for outdoor burning
Source: Rusk County OEM Facebook page
Source: Rusk County OEM Facebook page(Rusk County OEM Facebook page)
Published: Feb. 23, 2023 at 11:10 AM EST|Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 5:57 PM EST
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Prevalent northerly winds with low humidity, drier soil moisture content and mostly sunny skies...
Prevalent northerly winds with low humidity, drier soil moisture content and mostly sunny skies could lead to an increase fire danger risk for Wednesday(Russell James)

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Gusty winds will lead to enhanced risk of wild fires through Wednesday. The wild fire risk increased due to wind gusts up to 30-mph, fairly dry conditions and low relative humidity . This risk includes all counties in Eastern North Carolina effective through Wednesday.

Despite the elevated risk, temperatures for Wednesday is expected to remain in the lower 50s through the afternoon.

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